HLA HD5554 5500 lb Heavy Duty Pallet Forks with 54-Inch Tines
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Overview
The HLA HD5554 is a 5,500 lb heavy duty pallet fork set with 54-inch tines from Ontario-based HLA Attachments. The 54-inch tine is an intermediate length between 48 and 60 inches, suitable for operators who regularly handle wider or deeper pallets that a 48-inch tine can't fully support, without going to the longer 60-inch tine. Class II hook-type frame with 50-inch carriage and sliding adjustable tines.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through HLA Attachments dealers. Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding.
Key Facts
- Capacity: 5,500 lbs at 24" load centre
- Tine length: 54 inches
- Tine size: 1-1/2" x 4" Class II hook type solid tines
- Carriage width: 50 inches
- Sliding adjustable tines, lockable in any position
- Weight: approximately 495 lbs
- Includes guard
- SSQA skid steer quick attach mount
- Hydraulic flow: none required — passive attachment, no auxiliary hydraulics
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You lift pallets, bags, small bundles, or materials up to 4,000 lbs regularly
- Your machine is mid-frame (S450–S570 class) and typical loads are within standard-duty capacity
⛔ Skip if…
- You regularly lift heavy or awkward loads over 5,000 lbs — standard-duty tines can bend under shock loads
- Bin moves, heavy concrete, or steel pipe are common — heavy-duty tines are worth the cost
🔍 Also consider…
- Heavy-duty pallet forks if your load weights push the limit of the frame rating
- Fork frame carriage upgrade if you want a higher ITA carriage class for more lift capacity
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach. No auxiliary hydraulics required — operates off the loader arms.
About HLA in Canada
HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.
✅ Last checked: March 2026